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3 citations,
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7 citations,
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12 citations,
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30 citations,
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21 citations,
November 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.
100 citations,
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30 citations,
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13 citations,
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47 citations,
August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
93 citations,
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14 citations,
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22 citations,
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45 citations,
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81 citations,
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126 citations,
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8 citations,
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416 citations,
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13 citations,
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